clay — a heavy sticky earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery and bricks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a heavy sticky earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery and bricks
Pronunciation (IPA): /kleɪ/
Korean meaning: 구워서 단단해지는 끈적한 흙, 도자기나 벽돌을 만드는 데 사용됨
Korean pronunciation: 클레이 (강세: 클레이)
Example Sentences
- My white shirt turned into a clay masterpiece after the pottery class disaster.
- The archaeologists discovered ancient clay tablets with mysterious recipes.
- She stepped in clay and left footprints that looked like modern art.
clay
NOUN//kleɪ//
a heavy sticky earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery and bricks
Sticky earth for making pottery
Shaping clay in creative play all day
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'clæg'에서 유래되어 '끈적한 것'을 의미했습니다. 인류가 최초로 사용한 건축 재료 중 하나로, 수천 년 동안 인간 문명과 함께해온 소재입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My white shirt turned into a clay masterpiece after the pottery class disaster.”
“The archaeologists discovered ancient clay tablets with mysterious recipes.”
“She stepped in clay and left footprints that looked like modern art.”
“The clay court at Wimbledon would be quite a shocking change.”
“Clay is one of the most important materials in human civilization.”
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